MPM Cudahy-Massee Expedition Ethnographic Collection
The Milwaukee Public Museum Cudahy-Massee Expedition collected 1,976 ethnology objects representing over ten different ethnic groups. Here is a sample from this vast collection.
 Description: Hood Catalogue Number: 36450 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Elgeyo-Kenya |
 Description: Arm ornament Catalogue Number: 37012 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Embu-Kenya |
 Description: Beetle wing headdress Catalogue Number: 36291 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Medicine band Catalogue Number: 35832 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Tweezers Catalogue Number: 35867 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Ring Catalogue Number: 35892 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Ring Catalogue Number: 35900 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Headband Catalogue Number: 35980 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Ear bobs Catalogue Number: 36073a,b Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Beer spade Catalogue Number: 36678 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Wooden dish Catalogue Number: 36590 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Meal brush Catalogue Number: 36272 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Basket Catalogue Number: 36014 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Pipe Catalogue Number: 36233a,b Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Elephant hair neckband Catalogue Number: 37502 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Ivory armband Catalogue Number: 36657 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Bowl Catalogue Number: 37314 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Fish net Catalogue Number: 37268 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Wooden harp Catalogue Number: 36921 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Fiddle Catalogue Number: 36920a,b Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Sandals Catalogue Number: 36761a,b Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Girls’ apron Catalogue Number: 36759 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Zebra hide bag Catalogue Number: 36303 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Paddle for mashing food Catalogue Number: 36545 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Tobacco pouch Catalogue Number: 36271 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Lion headdress Catalogue Number: 36192 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Fly brush Catalogue Number: 36175 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Portion of ceremonial costume Catalogue Number: 36162 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
Description: Basket Catalogue Number: 36014 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Fur pendant Catalogue Number: 35912 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Beans Catalogue Number: 36660 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Calabash dipper Catalogue Number: 36665 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Calabash bottle Catalogue Number: 35788 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Bag Catalogue Number: 37415 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Stick shield Catalogue Number: 36049 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Quiver Catalogue Number: 36125a-l Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Wooden container Catalogue Number: 36153 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Stool Catalogue Number: 36633 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Ikoma-Tanzania |
 Description: Belt Catalogue Number: 36703 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Irangi-Tanzania |
 Description: Ornament Catalogue Number: 37382 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kenya |
 Description: Ladle Catalogue Number: 37358 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kikuyu-Kenya |
 Description: Red earth Catalogue Number: 36892 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kikuyu-Kenya |
 Description: Snuff measuring stick Catalogue Number: 36890 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kikuyu-Kenya |
 Description: Lyre Catalogue Number: 37438 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kikuyu-Kenya |
 Description: Dress ornament Catalogue Number: 35684 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Club Catalogue Number: 35645 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: A lyre and a musical instrument made of bamboo Catalogue numbers: 36326, 35638 Accession number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Basket made from split reed Catalogue number: 35687 Accession number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden hoe Catalogue Number: 35625 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Knife Catalogue Number: 35630 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Musical instrument Catalogue Number: 35632 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden bowl Catalogue Number: 35643 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Hoe Catalogue Number: 35570 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: One-string violin with bow Catalogue number: 35748a,b Accession number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Basket Catalogue Number: 36320 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Calabash for dipping Catalogue Number: 37289 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Milking dish Catalogue Number: 35642 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Kitosh-Kenya |
 Description: Neckband Catalogue Number: 36906 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Maasai-Kenya |
 Description: Bottle Catalogue Number: 36466 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Maasai-Kenya |
 Description: Snuff box Catalogue Number: 37379 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Maasai-Kenya |
 Description: Wristlet Catalogue Number: 36488 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Maasai-Kenya |
 Description: Pouch Catalogue Number: 36504 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Maasai-Kenya |
 Description: Stool Catalogue Number: 37413 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Maasai-Kenya |
 Description: Game board Catalogue Number: 35665a,b Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Shield Catalogue Number: 35586 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Axe Catalogue Number: 37156 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Whip Catalogue Number: 37159 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Bag Catalogue Number: 37186 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Headdress Catalogue Number: 37192 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Cap Catalogue Number: 37209 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden pith helmet Catalogue Number: 37214 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Necklace Catalogue Number: 37066 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden sword Catalogue Number: 37174 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Twined fiber bag Catalogue Number: 37207 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Mbeere-Kenya |
 Description: Armband Catalogue Number: 37048 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Meru-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden shield Catalogue number: 36772 Accession number: 9486 Locality: Meru-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden shield Catalogue number: 36773 Accession number: 9486 Locality: Meru-Kenya |
 Description: Necklace Catalogue Number: 37052 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Meru-Kenya |
 Description: Spear and hood Catalogue Number: 35606 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Meru-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden club Catalogue Number: 36774 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Meru-Kenya |
 Description: Shield Catalogue Number: 36771 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Meru-Kenya |
 Description: Necklace Catalogue Number: 36400 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Nandi-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden stool Catalogue Number: 36436 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Nandi-Kenya |
 Description: Sword and scabbard Catalogue Number: 36366a,b Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Nandi-Kenya |
 Description: Part of a girl’s dress Catalogue Number: 36423 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Nandi-Kenya |
 Description: Belt Catalogue Number: 37255 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Nandi-Kenya |
 Description: Bracelet Catalogue Number: 37352 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Basket Catalogue Number: 37445 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Basket Catalogue Number: 37461 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Basket Catalogue Number: 37462 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Basket Catalogue Number: 37463 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Wooden headrest Catalogue Number: 37492 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Fiber bag Catalogue Number: 37498 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Fiber bag Catalogue Number: 37499 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Beater Catalogue Number: 37532 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Whistle Catalogue Number: 37537 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Whistle Catalogue Number: 37540 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Whistle Catalogue Number: 37541 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Knife with sheath Catalogue Number: 37549 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Arrow Catalogue Number: 37533 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Sudan |
 Description: Earrings made of brass Catalogue Number: 36985a,b Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Pot Catalogue Number: 37320 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Wooden headrest Catalogue number: 37016 Accession number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Bottle Catalogue Number: 36851 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Toy Catalogue Number: 36989 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Horn for drinking Catalogue Number: 37012 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Parade wand Catalogue Number: 36815 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Milk pail Catalogue Number: 36819 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Pillow Catalogue Number: 36834 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |
 Description: Stool Catalogue Number: 36810 Accession Number: 9486 Locality: Turkana-Kenya |